Brand new to trucks…hoping to find a 2nd Gen soon!

Hi everyone!
Union County, NJ.
I don’t have a taco yet…but hopefully soon! Right now I drive a 2016 Focus ST, which I’ll keep for as long as it lasts. I’ve never owned a truck, and didn’t plan to, but now I’m looking to find a sweet deal on a 2nd Gen 5-speed to join the club (Probably an access cab, just not regular cab). Originally, all I wanted it for was to use it for personal yardwork/moving furniture and all that good stuff, but I may want something a little nicer than a rusty beater. I’m sure I’ll end up really getting into it and modding the truck, but I just got married and don’t have too much money for toys right now.

Any advice - buy the beater and don’t invest too much (given the desired use if the truck)? Or save up some money to buy a nicer condition truck and really have fun with it?
Looking forward to hopefully getting one soon and sharing on here!

- Mike

 

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